Manchester City players have openly discussed the arrival of Alexis Sanchez as Pep Guardiola tries to push through a £50m deal for the Arsenal striker.

There is an anticipation within the squad that the Chilean will head to the Etihad this summer, with some wondering where that leaves the current forwards.

Guardiola is determined to add more firepower to his attack and has pursued Sanchez and Kylian Mbappe throughout this transfer window.

Mbappe’s £100m-plus price tag and Real Madrid’s interest in him has always made Sanchez the more attainable target in the eyes of City’s hierarchy - even if they have steadfastly refused to drop out of the race for Monaco’s teenage sensation.